WorldFish presents its transformational agenda for research covering the aquatic food systems component of the global food system.
Source: WorldFish
More than 800 million people in developing countries, especially those who are susceptible to climate change, poverty, conflict, and humanitarian situations depend on aquatic foods for their livelihood, food security, and nutrition. Aquatic foods are good for individuals and the environment since they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Although they provide a reliable supply of healthy and sustainable food, aquatic foods are still disregarded in global agriculture and food research agenda.
As WorldFish stated, research on aquatic foods should focus on the development investments in natural resource management and delivery and uptake of innovations throughout aquatic foods supply chains. Given this, a transformational agenda for research on aquatic food systems was presented. It focuses on the three main areas of impact such as (1.) climate resilience and environmental sustainability, (2.) social and economic inclusion, especially for women, youth, indigenous peoples, and landless peoples, and (3.) nutrition and public health.
Main focus are the women, men, and people who practiced small-scale fishing and aquaculture as aquaculture-related food producers, consumers, workers, and business owners involved in the supply chain.
Reference:
WorldFish. 2022. Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet: A Summary of our 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy. Penang, Malaysia: WorldFish. Strategy: 2022-30. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://digitalarchive.worldfishcenter.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12348/5294/977abdbba2193ce170125ef849053683.pdf?sequence2=
